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Allwyn and UKGC Score Major Legal Win in Lottery License Dispute
The UK Court of Appeal has ruled against The New Lottery Company Limited (TNLC) and Northern & Shell PLC, denying their request to appeal an earlier High Court decision. The two parties will also no longer be able to file further appeals, hopefully marking the end of a lengthy legal battle. This decision should also […
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UK Court of Appeal upholds Allwyn’s National Lottery licence award
Rejecting attempt to overturn HC judgement
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UK National Lottery tender appeal dismissed
The Court of Appeal has ended the long legal saga around the Gambling Commission’s tender for the National Lottery licence. UK.- The long-running legal saga surrounding the tender for the fourth UK National Lottery licence has reached its conclusion. Richard Desmond’s The New Lottery Corporation (TNLC) and Northern & …
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Betfred to close 132 UK betting shops and cut more than 600 jobs
Betfred is preparing to close 132 betting shops across the UK and cut more than 600 jobs as part of a restructuring of its retail business. The closures, which are expected to begin in September following a consultation process, represent just over 10 per cent of the bookmaker’s estate. Betfred will continue to operat…
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Industry survey warns proposed UK gaming machine tax rise could risk jobs
UK.- Gaming hall operators warn that a significant rise in tax would impact on investment and could lead to closures. An industry survey highlights concern over an influential think tank’s proposal for an increase in Machine Games Duty (MGD) in the UK. The Social Market Foundation (SMF) last month proposed that Machin…
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Infantino’s FIFA HQ sets the scene for latest Paddy Power social media jibe
Paddy Power has taken aim at FIFA and its President, Gianni Infantino, following a haphazard scheme to sell stakes in the World Cup. Often touted as the best in the business on marketing, the Flutter Entertainment-owned, UK-and-Ireland-focused operator has dropped yet another pretty entertaining post. It sees a member…
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BOYLE Sports becomes Leeds United's betting partner under multi-year deal
UK and Ireland betting agreement
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Betfred to close 132 betting shops and cut more than 600 jobs
The closures start in September and will leave the bookmaker with around 1,100 shops across the UK. Britain’s… The post Betfred to close 132 betting shops and cut more than 600 jobs appeared first on European Gaming Industry News.
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Hot Copy: Wetherspoons claps back
Pub fruit machine economics, an Iran-linked illegal gambling network and prediction markets in the UK all hit headlines this week The post Hot Copy: Wetherspoons claps back appeared first on NEXT.io.
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Hundreds of Jobs on the Chopping Block as Betfred Axes 132 Shops
Betfred is preparing to streamline its business in the UK with the closure of over a hundred locations across the country. Unfortunately, this scale-down is expected to affect as many as 600 people. Betfred to Reduce Its Number of Shops Betting operator Betfred has confirmed plans to close some 132 shops across the UK…
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ITV’s New OddsFinder Allows Fans to Compare Racing Odds
Leading UK broadcaster ITV is not quite done with the gaming sector yet. Despite the recent shutdown of its real-money gaming platform, ITV Win, the company has now unveiled ITV OddsFinder, a horse racing odds service. ITV OddsFinder Goes Live In its official announcement, ITV explained that ITV OddsFinder was develop…
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Betfred Follows Entain in Making Huge Job Cuts as UK Tax Increases Hit
UK gambling company Betfred has confirmed that it will cut 600 jobs and close 132 shops across the country. The operator says the cutbacks are due to increased gambling taxes and other rising costs. The job cuts follow Entain, the parent company of Coral, Ladbrokes, and 50% of BetMGM, which also cut 500 jobs earlier t…
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Betfred to close a tenth of 1,200-strong retail portfolio
UK high-street betting giant Betfred is planning to close around one-in-10 of its betting shops as leadership cites difficult fiscal and regulatory conditions. The closures have been directly attributed to the increases in gambling taxes, among other economic conditions, by Jo Whittaker, Betfred’s Chief Executive Offi…
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Hundreds of jobs set to go as Betfred confirms 132 betting shop closures
Betfred has become the latest major bookmaker to scale back its retail footprint in the UK, with a reported 600 jobs set to be lost. The post Hundreds of jobs set to go as Betfred confirms 132 betting shop closures appeared first on NEXT.io.
Read summary →Taking the good with the bad: the lay of the land in the British and Dutch betting markets
Key stakeholders in the gambling markets of Europe are well aware that change is afoot. From the UK, Ireland and France in the west to the Nordics in the north and to the Balkan nations of the southeast, policymakers and regulators have been putting new frameworks in place – or at the very least have […]
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GGBET pledges to ‘bring sport closer’ to Ukrainian fans via FC Polissya deal
Ukrainian betting firm GGBET has emphasised the value working with one of its home nation’s top-flight football clubs brings to its brand. The company announced a new initiative with FC Polissya Zhytomyr of the Ukrainian Premier League this week, showing off the club’s new kit ahead of the next domestic season. The 20…
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How compliance is reshaping M&A in the prize draws sector
Ben Gale, partner at Quastels, explains how the Voluntary Code, tougher buyer due diligence and rising compliance expectations are reshaping M&A and valuations in the UK prize draws sector.
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IG Group agrees $1.1bn Underdog acquisition to enter US prediction markets
FTSE 100 firm IG Group has agreed to acquire US sports company Underdog in a move which could hold big implications for a variety of sectors. The deal will converge retail trading, prediction markets and sports gaming, putting the UK-listed broker in a position to capitalise on some of the world’s current fastest-grow…
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Funteron and ITV launch OddsFinder app for UK horse racing fans
The Belfast-based odds aggregator is using ITV’s racing audience as its entry point into the UK market, with… The post Funteron and ITV launch OddsFinder app for UK horse racing fans appeared first on European Gaming Industry News.
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UK Gambling Commission Raises Money Laundering Risk Level for Software Firms
Rising Anti-Money Laundering Risks in UK Gambling The UK Gambling Commission has updated its assessment of money laundering and terrorist… The post UK Gambling Commission Raises Money Laundering Risk Level for Software Firms appeared first on iGaming Express.
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Court of Appeal rejects latest UK National Lottery challenge
The Court of Appeal has rejected TNLC and Northern & Shell's bid to overturn the award of the fourth National Lottery licence to Allwyn. The post Court of Appeal rejects latest UK National Lottery challenge appeared first on NEXT.io.
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Court of Appeal puts final nail in coffin of Richard Desmond’s National Lottery challenge
Allwyn UK and the Gambling Commission can rest easy after the last possible legal challenge against the fourth National Lottery licence was finally put to bed. The Court of Appeal has rejected The New Lottery Corporation (TNLC) and Northern & Shell’s request to appeal the High Court’s April 2026 rejection of a claim f…
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Premier League shirt fronts go gambling-free as Asia’s grey-market brands lose their prime UK shop window
The Premier League has kicked off its 2026-27 season with no betting logo on the front of any club's matchday shirt for the first time in more than two decades, ending an era in which a cluster of Asia-facing gambling brands - several of them all but unknown in the markets where they actually take bets - paid a premiu…
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FDJ United’s H1 Results Were Dragged Down by Headwinds in UK & Netherlands
French gaming and betting giant FDJ United has published its financial results for the first half of the year, highlighting a slight decrease in revenue. The company attributed its sub-optimal revenues to tax-related headwinds, although its EBITDA margin remained in line with its annual target. Regulatory Changes and …
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UKGC Highlights the Rising Risks Facing the Country’s Gambling Sector
The UK Gambling Commission (UKGC) has published its latest assessment of rising risks of money laundering and terrorist financing in the gambling sector. These findings reveal a shifting landscape with several emerging threats. Advancements in the technology used for fraud and the continued growth of illegal markets a…
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UK police make arrests over alleged illegal casino
The Gambling Commission took part in an operation against an alleged illegal casino in Bristol. UK.- Two people have been arrested and later released on bail after police carried out an operation against an alleged illegal casino in Bristol. While the raid was conducted on July 10, the Gambling Commission only reveale…
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Why UK consumers still rely on Direct Debit
A Pay.UK report revealed Direct Debit continues to remain one of the country’s most popular payment methods but there is still room for alternatives Direct Debit in the UK processed a record five billion transactions in 2025 demonstrating its popularity among consumers and businesses despite the influx of new digital …
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AI identity fraud, B2B black market links emerging AML risks, says UKGC
AI tools are increasingly being used to skip KYC checks and B2B suppliers face new risks from black market revenue, the UKGC warned today. The post AI identity fraud, B2B black market links emerging AML risks, says UKGC appeared first on NEXT.io.
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Scattered Spider hackers jailed over cyber attacks linked to MGM Resorts
Two members of the Scattered Spider cybercrime group have been sentenced to prison in the UK following the 2024 cyber attack on Transport for London (TfL), in a case that also highlights the group’s role in the ransomware attack on MGM Resorts that disrupted casino operations across Las Vegas. At Woolwich Crown Court,…
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Tax pressures and lottery underperformance weigh on FDJ H1 revenue
FDJ United hinted at a review of the markets where its Kindred online betting business is active. This follows on from a planned turnaround of its UK business announced in Q1.
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MGM Resorts expects Europe profits to pay for Brazil boom
MGM Resorts International expects big things from its operations in Europe in 2027, with profits used to fund its investment plans in other global markets. The Las Vegas-based multinational reported its Q2 earnings this week, following an update on operations of the US-facing joint venture BetMGM joint venture with UK…
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FDJ United reports 4.5% revenue dip as UK and Netherlands markets struggle
FDJ United has reported a 4.5% year-on-year revenue drop for the first half of 2026, citing “challenging” and “difficult” circumstances in the Netherlands and the UK weighing on performance. Revenue for H1 2026 fell to €1.782bn (£1.528bn) from €1.867bn in the first half of 2025, as gross gaming revenue (GGR) also dipp…
Read summary →BHA Accuses Gambling Commission of Failing to Consult on Financial Risk Checks
Scrutiny Grows Over UK Financial Risk Assessment Process A dispute has opened between the British Horseracing Authority (BHA) and the UK… The post BHA Accuses Gambling Commission of Failing to Consult on Financial Risk Checks appeared first on iGaming Express.
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Sarah Fox to join UKGC as Executive Director
The UK Gambling Commission has announced that Sarah Fox, a senior leader from the Department for Digital, Culture, Media, and Sport (DCMS), will join the regulatory body’s Executive Team to lead its Policy and Research and Statistics functions. In addition to the listed position, Fox will also lead the National Lotter…
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BHA Criticizes UK Commission’s Approach to FRAs
The British Horseracing Authority has questioned the Gambling Commission’s handling of talks around Financial Risk Assessments, saying its efforts to engage were not properly acknowledged. Acting Chief Officer Sarah Gardner told the Culture, Media and Sport Committee last week that the Commission had invited the BHA t…
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DCMS Senior Leader Sarah Fox Joins UKGC as Policy and Research Head
The UK Gambling Commission (UKGC) announced that a senior leader from the Department for Digital, Culture, Media and Sport (DCMS) is set to join its executive team. The one up to the task is Sarah Fox, who has been seconded from the DCMS to lead the UKGC’s Policy and Research and Statistics functions, as well […]
Read summary →Netflix appoints Ian Hunter to lead gambling advertising partnerships
Hunter has experience of the gaming industry from a stint at The Stars Group, now part of Flutter. UK.- Netflix has made its first dedicated hire to oversee real-money gaming (RMG) advertising solutions. The streaming giant has recruited Ian Hunter from Snap Inc., where he spent more than eight years in senior commerc…
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Public Health Wales launches new Gambling Levy-funded prevention programme
Organisations of all sizes will be able to apply to the Gambling Harms Voluntary Sector Grant Fund. UK.- The NHS Wales national public health agency Public Health Wales (PHW) has announced a new funding programme for community-led gambling harm initiatives. The Gambling Harms Voluntary Sector Grant Fund will provide u…
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BoyleSports rapped over “irresponsible” betting promotion
The ASA deemed the advert to encourage frequent or repetitive participation in betting. UK.- The Advertising Standards Authority has upheld a complaint against an advert for gambling operator BoyleSports. The paid-for online display ad appeared on the Racing Post website in March to promote the brand’s “Bank Builder J…
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British Gambling Commission appoints Sarah Fox to lead policy, research and National Lottery regulation
Fox will be seconded from the UK government’s Department for Digital, Culture, Media and Sport. UK.- The British Gambling Commission is to second a senior leader from the UK government’s Department for Digital, Culture, Media and Sport (DCMS) for its Executive Team. Sarah Fox will lead the regulator’s Policy and Resea…
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Genting Malaysia faces 2Q26 core loss despite New York gains: Maybank
Weak gaming in Malaysia and the UK may push Genting Malaysia into a 2Q26 core loss, despite rising New York table revenue. The post Genting Malaysia faces 2Q26 core loss despite New York gains: Maybank first appeared on Asia Gaming News | AGB - Asia Gaming Brief.
Read summary →BOYLE Sports continues UK football marketing spree with Leeds United partnership
BOYLE Sports has strengthened its UK expansion strategy via a multi-year partnership with Leeds United, becoming the Premier League club’s official betting partner in the UK and Ireland. The agreement builds on the operator’s commitment to grow its presence in the British market, following last year’s announcement of …
Read summary →FeedConstruct keeps exclusive global rights to Ukrainian football
One agreement, five competitions The renewed deal gives FeedConstruct exclusive global live streaming and data rights to every Ukrainian Premier… The post FeedConstruct keeps exclusive global rights to Ukrainian football appeared first on iGaming Express.
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BOYLE Sports named Leeds United’s UK and Ireland betting partner
BOYLE Sports has been named the official UK and Ireland Betting Partner of Leeds United under a new multi-year agreement, further expanding the bookmaker’s presence in English football. The partnership comes as Leeds United prepare for the new Premier League season and forms part of BOYLE Sports’ wider strategy to gro…
Read summary →BHA calls out UK Commission’s engagement on FRAs
Despite the Gambling Commission stating that it has been proactive in its engagement with the British Horseracing Authority (BHA) over the implementation of Financial Risk Assessments (FRAs), the latter doesn’t seem convinced. Last week, Sarah Gardner, Acting Chief Officer of the Commission, responded to a query by th…
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Gambling Commission Turns to DCMS Veteran as Leadership Shake-Up Continues
The UK Gambling Commission has filled another gap in its senior leadership, bringing in a government official who has spent years shaping gambling policy from inside the Department for Digital, Culture, Media and Sport (DCMS). Sarah Fox will join the regulator on secondment after leading the department’s Gambling and …
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FeedConstruct renews long-running Ukraine Premier League deal
FeedConstruct has renewed its partnership with the Ukrainian Premier League, the latest in a series of football deals the firm has signed this year. The SoftConstruct-owned sports betting data platform has re-signed as the Ukrainian top flight’s exclusive global streaming and data rights partner. Tournaments covered u…
Read summary →DCMS Official Sarah Fox Joins Gambling Commission, Leading Policy Research
Leadership changes continue at the UK gambling regulator Sarah Fox will join the UK Gambling Commission on secondment from the… The post DCMS Official Sarah Fox Joins Gambling Commission, Leading Policy Research appeared first on iGaming Express.
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The London Lions’ global plan prioritises European competition, grassroots and governance
After a historic 2025/26 season, Lenz Balan, London Lions Club President, spoke exclusively to Insider Sport on the next growth phase of the basketball club and the growth of the sport in the UK, exploring how the NBA’s European league could play a role in driving fan engagement, and how he navigated a governance cris…
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Sarah Fox joins UK Gambling Commission executive team on secondment from DCMS
Sarah Fox has joined the Gambling Commission’s Executive Team on secondment from the Department for Digital, Culture, Media and Sport (DCMS), taking responsibility for the regulator’s Policy, Research and Statistics functions, as well as National Lottery regulation. The appointment follows the departure of Executive D…
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ASA Bans BoyleSports Campaign for Promoting Harmful Gambling
Advertising scrutiny of betting promotions in the UK BOYLE Sports has had a free bets campaign banned in the UK after… The post ASA Bans BoyleSports Campaign for Promoting Harmful Gambling appeared first on iGaming Express.
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SEGG Media in ‘advanced’ talks over UK gaming and casino acquisition
SEGG Media has confirmed it is in “advanced and exclusive” discussions to acquire certain gaming and casino assets in the UK. The post SEGG Media in ‘advanced’ talks over UK gaming and casino acquisition appeared first on NEXT.io.
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DCMS’ Sarah Fox to take on Tim Miller’s remit at UKGC
Sarah Fox has been seconded from DCMS to lead the Gambling Commission's Policy and Research and Statistics Functions. The post DCMS’ Sarah Fox to take on Tim Miller’s remit at UKGC appeared first on NEXT.io.
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ASA deems BOYLE Sports’ free bets campaign was “socially irresponsible”
The UK’s advertising watchdog, the Advertising Standards Authority (ASA), has banned a BOYLE Sports promotion after ruling it encouraged excessive and repetitive betting behaviour that could lead to financial harm. A complaint against a BOYLE Sports “Bank Builder Jackpot” promotion, which offered customers up to £60 i…
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UEFA fights FIFA’s $20bn plan to sell World Cup stakes
FIFA wants $4.2bn from investors led by Josh Kushner’s Thrive Eternal. UEFA says the game is not FIFA’s to sell, and European nations discuss a boycott FIFA has confirmed plans to sell minority stakes in a new commercial subsidiary that would control the men’s and women’s World Cups, drawing an immediate rebuke from U…
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Signicat: why operators must shift from checkbox to outcome-led risk management
Ray Ryan, Country Manager UK at Signicat, writes for SBC News regarding a compliance balancing act that is gripping the gambling industry, and what steps operators must take to flourish. As regulatory pressures mount and sophisticated fraud threatens the sector, compliance can no longer operate in a silo. For C-level …
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Foxcroft Linked To Gambling Brief
Reshuffle Leaves Gambling Role Open Industry sources say Vicky Foxcroft MP is being discussed as a leading option for the UK… The post Foxcroft Linked To Gambling Brief appeared first on iGaming Express.
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FeedConstruct Renews Partnership with Ukrainian Premier League for Exclusive Worldwide Data and Streaming Rights
FeedConstruct has officially extended its exclusive global partnership for Ukrainian Championship, securing worldwide exclusive streaming and data rights across the country’s complete domestic pyramid. Under the renewed partnership, FeedConstruct retains exclusive worldwide live streaming and data rights for all match…
Read summary →Kerma Games Signs Luka Modrić ad Brand Ambassador and Celebrity IP Partner
Luka Modrić is beginning an exciting new chapter beyond football. Following the confirmation of his continued future at AC Milan, Kerma Games... Read More...
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Kerma Games firma a Luka Modrić como embajador de marca y socio de IP de celebridades
Luka Modrić comienza un emocionante nuevo capítulo más allá del fútbol. Tras confirmarse su futuro en el AC Milan, Kerma Games anunció... Leer más... La entrada Kerma Games firma a Luka Modrić como embajador de marca y socio de IP de celebridades se publicó primero en iGaming Futuro.
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